5 (of a subject, etc.) studied in its theoretical aspects rather than for its practical applications. pure mathematics, pure science Compare â applied. 6 (of a vowel) pronounced with more or less unvarying quality without any glide; monophthongal. 7 (of a consonant) not accompanied by another consonant.
The name Helen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Helen is: Shining light. The bright one. Helen of Troy, whose elopement with Paris sparked the Trojan War, was the daughter of Zeus and wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta.
The last time Lana appeared among the most common names was in 1940 (Based on 128 years of name history.). This name could come from the Gaelic ailin, meaning little rock. the Irish Gaelic use of this name probably derives from the Gaelic phrase a leanbh, which was used to call a child.ana is considered a derivative of the Greek name Helen, meaning shining light as it has the same translation. In German its meaning is Precious & the name derives from an Ancient Germanic name Adal.